Search Results ibe_dsp_sections_b_pk

Overview

The table IBE_DSP_SECTIONS_B is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite iStore (IBE) module, specifically for releases 12.1.1 and 12.2.2. It serves as the base table for storing the fundamental definition and configuration of sections. In the context of iStore, sections are structural components used to organize and display content on the e-commerce storefront. They act as containers or logical groupings for other displayable entities, such as items, categories, and other sections, enabling the creation of complex, hierarchical page layouts. The table's central role is evidenced by its extensive foreign key relationships, positioning it as a primary node in the iStore display architecture.

Key Information Stored

The table's primary identifier is the SECTION_ID column, which is the primary key (IBE_DSP_SECTIONS_B_PK). A unique key constraint (IBE_DSP_SECTIONS_B_UK1) is also placed on the ACCESS_NAME column, which likely stores a unique, system-readable name for the section. Other critical columns, as inferred from the foreign key relationships, include DISPLAY_CONTEXT_ID, which links the section to a display context in the IBE_DSP_CONTEXT_B table, and DELIVERABLE_ID, which links to a content item in the JTF_AMV_ITEMS_B table. These columns define the section's runtime context and its associated deliverable content, respectively.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is central to queries that retrieve the navigational and content structure of an iStore site. Common use cases include generating a site map, building dynamic navigation menus, and assembling the layout for a specific storefront page. For instance, to retrieve all root-level sections for a given microsite, one might join with IBE_MSITES_B. A typical reporting query might join the base table with its corresponding translation table, IBE_DSP_SECTIONS_TL, to fetch section names in a specific language. Developers often query this table when customizing storefront layouts or troubleshooting content display issues. A sample pattern to find sections within a specific context would be: SELECT section_id, access_name FROM ibe.ibe_dsp_sections_b WHERE display_context_id = :context_id ORDER BY section_id;.

Related Objects

As documented, IBE_DSP_SECTIONS_B has a wide array of dependencies and references, underscoring its importance. Key related objects include:

• IBE_DSP_SECTIONS_TL: The translation table for multilingual section names, joined on SECTION_ID.
• IBE_DSP_SECTION_ITEMS: Links sections to the items they contain, via SECTION_ID.
• IBE_DSP_MSITE_SCT_SECTS: Manages parent-child hierarchical relationships between sections, referencing this table for both PARENT_SECTION_ID and CHILD_SECTION_ID.
• IBE_DSP_CONTEXT_B: Defines the display context for a section, referenced by DISPLAY_CONTEXT_ID.
• IBE_MSITES_B: A microsite can designate a root section via MSITE_ROOT_SECTION_ID.
• IBE_DSP_OBJ_LGL_CTNT: Stores legal content associated with this section object via OBJECT_ID.
• IBE_CT_RELATION_RULES: Uses SECTION_ID as either an ORIGIN_OBJECT_ID or DEST_OBJECT_ID for cross-selling or up-selling rules.
• IBE_SECTION_SEARCH, IBE_ECR_ORDERS_FACT, IBE_ECR_QUOTES_FACT: Also reference the section for search indexing and e-commerce reporting facts.